| Issue ID | 1545882 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11186241 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 05/03/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2012 mercedes benz e 350 that i purchased in buffalo, ny. My vehicle has about 75,000 miles on it. My vehicle is registered in michigan and a usa vehicle. I am currently working on an assignment in canada. On march 5, 2019, i went to drive the vehicle from my hotel parking lot in ottawa, canada on a trip to buffalo, ny when i heard the vehicle making loud noises towards the front end and the ability to steer was lost. The vehicle would not turn and was essentially immobilized. I left it as is and had it towed to star motors mercedes, 400 w hunt club rd, nepean, on k2e 1b2, canada. From the mechanics -the vehicle |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MACOMB, MI |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF8JB0CAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 3 |
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